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MTA union, it's an extremely powerful union. The L line for example is set up to be fully automated, but they are still required to have staff for the train.
by hak8or 8y ago
MTA union, it's an extremely powerful union. The L line for example is set up to be fully automated, but they are still required to have staff for the train.
- danharaj 8y agoConsidering what odd ball things happen on our trains, I'm glad they're around.
- untog 8y agoThe unions aren't the main reason, it's that the signal system in the NYC subway is decades old and won't allow automated trains. It needs to be upgraded, but that costs money that so far no one has been willing to spend. From what I understand, the L train is one of few that has the necessary upgrades, primarily because it doesn't really intersect with other lines, which makes it a lot easier to deploy. If I recall, the L functions with only one conductor when the other lines use two. I agree that the union could be more progressive and embrace change... but the big problem is money, and consequently, state politics.
- InitialLastName 8y agoThe L would function with no conductors, but it requires two per train to press a "keep the union happy" button every 30 seconds.